I have heard this guy give several lectures on Twilight and he is fantastic. John Granger started out in the world of Harry Potter but has turned his attention to Twilight. He caters to what he calls "serious readers" and I think many here would enjoy his analysis. He gets into the meaty issues of Twilight and explores the levels of interpretation and symbolism that goes way beyond the standard "forbidden fruit". He is a fan and appreciates SM's work but is honest in his criticism and is open to discussion.

If you're interested, I suggest starting at http://fhsprofessor.com/?p=7 .

! I really like it-much better than the last cover they did for "Twlight"

ROBERT Pattinson has spoken candidly to Ok.co.uk today about his struggle with fame.

We met the Twilight star during his visit to London - and he opened up his heart to us about the difficulty of life in the spotlight.

Heartthrob Rob told us: "I was kind of trapped while filming Eclipse, but there’s always ways and there’s always places where you can disappear to.

“It just involves a bit more thought and you can’t wander around willy-nilly."

The 23-year-old is the hottest actor on the planet right now since making the role of Edward Cullen his own.

But speaking to us today he sensationally threatened to quit acting if he can't learn to deal with the Hollywood lifestyle.

He confessed: "If I’m still stuck in a hotel room in 10 years time and I haven’t figured out another way to deal with it, then I would be annoyed.

"I don’t really think about [fame]. I just want to see what it’s really like in two to three years.”

Twitter made my morning by giving me this...

Jacksper....yummmm

SO, I GUESS, DISCUSS HOW KSTEW IS SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE THIS TIME AROUND. I HAVE TO SAY... I'M PRETTY SURPRISED.

Robert is going to be on French Radio! He's done an interview with Nikos who animates a morning show on the French radio NRJ (which is teen oriented: 14-17). He's really a smart guy but I'm sure his questions will suck just because of the radio he works for... I'll keep you posted when I hear or see anything more interesting! ^^

As you can see, Rob is speaking a little French and it's turning me on big time! =)))

Edit: OH GOD! He's making the French news now... I like Rob but I'm a little bit ashamed for the state of journalism in my country...

The making of:

What I saw on TV last night when we had dinner. I almost choked on my chicken!

Part 1:

Part 2:

Hey Ashley and Kellen, what's with the PDA and giggling and stuff?

I think there must be something going on here!

EVIDENCE:

and

also... AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

i was playing scrabble tonight and got the letters: TWIGASM

i almost DIED, but i refused to tell my significant other what was so freaking funny.

cuz otherwise, i would have to uh, explain in fine detail...what it is we do...late at night...on teh interwebs.  you get the idea.

so when have you wanted to spill but kept yer trap shut?

and because we need at least one twigasm at this campfire...

THIS ONE KILLS ME.

"Tell me what you get out of killing. Or else I won't go willingly with you anymore," I said.

It was an empty threat. I was tied to him, and nothing could sever that. Where ever this led, I would follow him through it.

That didn't mean I didn't need to know.

He watched me coolly.

He knew I was bluffing, but he wouldn't call me on it. "When I shoot someone... it feels like I'm taking the best piss ever. I get a... I get that little shiver, like all the pressure had suddenly flowed out of me, and I can walk easy again."

This fic owns me right now. And as far as I know, it's one of a kind. Rare in FF. Please discuss what you think of it!

Now I can't go to sleep yet!

Pastiche Pen updated 

The Price of Permanence!

Read it in our Storytelling section

Then Talk about it HERE in her VIP Cabin!

http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/features/2009/12/robert-pattinson-outtakes-B-200912?slide=2#slide=19

I WOULD MUCH RATHER DISCUSS THESE PICS!!!

So I just found this website:

http://www.twilightsucks.com/

It's... interesting, to say the least. I realized that these people create profile and speak on forums all revolving around their hate for a book series. I kinda took pity on their lack of lives.

Anywho, I was just wondering how you guys handle Twi-bashing in your own lives? Do you ignore it, or do you say something to people who make fun of you? Or do you just not tell people you like Twilight in the first place?

I was reading the thoughts from the restoration post and it has me thinking...

I wondering what SM thinks of her FF?

 and

As an author how would you feel if FF was written from or about your story and characters??

Now I am not an posted author (my stories are kept under a rock where they should be, lol) so I can't imagin how that would feel but I would think it would be a complement. 

What do you think? LET'S DISCUSS

 

The author of this post deleted it, but I thought the conversation was intriguing, even though I personally don't care for the "phenomenon" being reported or the fic in question. This is a place for all tastes & open discussions, I'm resurrecting this shit.

Today at 7:18 PM

FF: Taking the World by Storm

I just typed "Emancipation Proclamation into Google, and the 3rd entry was for the FF story. That's so awesome! Congrats to Khar for beating down the US's history!

I copied as many of the comments as I could. Campers, please step inside for them.

THE THRILLAH FROM MANILA

THE FOLLOWING IS PROOF OF A BET THAT WAS JUST MADE.  I HOPE WE START A TREND IN FANFICTION... BETTING FIC UPDATES INSTEAD OF CASHMONEY OR GOODS/SERVICES.

the filipino won't lose, gustariana.  mark my words.  we are the brown powered by lumpia and therefore, we always win.

so, campers.  who do you think will win? if you say cotto, you are dead to your HBIC ranger.

 or just talk about what fic you'd wish would update.

Should we be scared?

I was at Toys R Us the other day, and these were running out fast...

oh and Edward sparkles. Srsly.

 I might actually watch this....illegally...and while drunk...